Interesting, if true.
I still think there's a chance he stays with the Islanders. Everyone's acting like it's a done deal that he hits the market, but I don't think that bridge has burned down just yet.
If he does walk, then I think San Jose is the best fit on paper. They're a really good team, and Tavares could push them over the top. I don't really know why he would be thinking LA, but I have no reason to say it doesn't work.
Dark horses are Vegas, St. Louis, and Montreal. Not sure how Tavares views any of those three teams, but they each seem like they might be ready with a blank check on the 1st.